I’ve formatted it many times now, created the PS3 folder structure and still… the PS3 just wont recognize it when i plug it in. It’s wont even switch it on.
Which essential is it? Does it have smartware? If it does the VCD must be disabled and the drive should be formatted at FAT32 if your running mac use disk utility for the format procedure. If windows download and install acronis and format the drive as FAT32. Let me know if you need step by step procedures on formatting and disableing the VCD
Im not sure the size the PS3 can handle I would suggest that the drive be partitioned into 3 parts 300GB max it will be recognized I have instructions on that formatting procedure if anybody is interested just send me your email